Description
This flavorful Crock Pot Mediterranean Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table. Tender chicken cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives, and a blend of herbs and spices, all topped with feta cheese and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Veggies:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
For Serving:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Place peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil, stir to combine.
- Cook Chicken: Nestle chicken into the mixture, squeeze lemon juice over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Final Touches: Shred or slice chicken, coat with sauce. Serve topped with feta and parsley.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with couscous, rice, quinoa, or warm pita.
- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor and more tender texture.
- Add spinach in the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
